Consumer Law Group, LLC

All new motor vehicles come with a manufacturer's warranty.  If a manufacturer cannot fix a problem after a reasonable number of repair attempts, then a consumer may have rights under the Connecticut Lemon Law.

Used motor vehicles may have warranties as well.  Connecticut law requires a dealership to provide a 30-day, 1,500 mile warranty if the car is fewer than seven model years old and costs more than $3,000.  If the cost of the car is more than $5,000, then the warranty is extended to 60-days and 3,000 miles.  During the warranty period, the dealership is responsible to make any repairs necessary to make the vehicle mechanically operational and sound.  

Additionally, many car sales by dealerships include implied warranties.  Unless a car is sold "As Is," then a dealership is responsible to make any repairs that would be necessary for a vehicle to be used for purposes of basic transportation.  Federal law does not permit a dealership to sell a car "As Is" if it provides a warranty or enters into a service contract with the purchaser.

Frequently, if a vehicle does not conform to express or implied warranties, a consumer has the right to revoke acceptance of the vehicle, or return it to the dealership.  We have assisted more than one hundred clients in revoking acceptance of motor vehicles and in disputing any derogatory comments placed on their credit report.

Sometimes, our clients pursue wararnty claims on their own in Small Claims Court.  Consumer Law Group can assist by providing guidance and advice in organizing and presenting the claim.